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Rose Zhang Graduates Stanford, Begins Professional Career at Fortinet Cup

3/21/2026

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Rose Zhang completed her final Stanford University paper and will graduate in June.
At the Fortinet Founders Cup, she shot 1-under 71, eight behind the leader.
Hyo Joo Kim led with a 9-under 63, including an eagle on the final hole.
The Fortinet Founders Cup honors LPGA's founders and begins a four-tournament West swing, a season Zhang views as the true beginning of her professional career.

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Story summary

Rose Zhang completed her final Stanford University paper and will graduate in June.
At the Fortinet Founders Cup, she shot 1-under 71, eight behind the leader.
Hyo Joo Kim led with a 9-under 63, including an eagle on the final hole.
The Fortinet Founders Cup honors LPGA's founders and begins a four-tournament West swing, a season Zhang views as the true beginning of her professional career.